The image shows a group of people in a drawing class set in the 18th century. The participants, primarily men, are seated on benches observing and sketching a nude statue at the center of the room. They are dressed in period attire, including long coats, waistcoats, and tricorn hats. The room is dimly lit by an overhead lamp, illuminating the statue and participants. The walls are decorated with framed drawings or sketches, and there is no modern technology present in the scene.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1768
- Medium
- etching and engraving on laid paper
- Dimensions
- 4008 × 3567 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original